CVE-2016-9223

Name: CVE-2016-9223
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-26T08:59:00.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9223 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the Docker Engine configuration of Cisco CloudCenter Orchestrator (CCO; formerly CliQr) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to install Docker containers with high privileges on the affected system. Affected Products: This vulnerability affect all releases of Cisco CloudCenter Orchestrator (CCO) deployments where the Docker Engine TCP port 2375 is open on the system and bound to local address 0.0.0.0 (any interface).. EPSS estimates a 2.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the Docker Engine configuration of Cisco CloudCenter Orchestrator (CCO; formerly CliQr) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to install Docker containers with high privileges on the affected system. Affected Products: This vulnerability affect all releases of Cisco CloudCenter Orchestrator (CCO) deployments where the Docker Engine TCP port 2375 is open on the system and bound to local address 0.0.0.0 (any interface).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.93%

85.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Cloudcenter Orchestrator	4.4.0
Cisco	Cloudcenter Orchestrator	4.5.0
Cisco	Cloudcenter Orchestrator	4.6.0
Cisco	Cloudcenter Orchestrator	4.6.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95024Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161221-ccoMitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95024Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161221-ccoMitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 26, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9223?

How severe is CVE-2016-9223?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9223 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9223?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST